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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 2--NO. 90 Be eu A ar Econ Suave ad Fike Hotere? 1 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, AJRIL 17, 1928 The Oshawa Baily Ties he Oshawa Daily Reformer 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. DEATH CALLS WELL KNOWN PIONEER HERE Captain George Farewell Was the First Lake Navigator IN 91ST YEAR Saw Oshawa Grow! from a Hamlet to Thriving Industrial City Captain George Farewell, one of the oldest and most familiar figures of the region died yesterday at the advanced age of 91 years, During his near century of life Captain Farewell had seen this city grow to its present proportions from the time it was known as Skia's Cor- ners, Harmony, where the Fare- well homestead has stood since the early days of the nineteenth cen- tury when - Moody Farewell, his grandfather settled there, saw both the birth and the death of this nonagenarian, The captain entered when only 15 years old navigation profession and also had the honor of piloting the first lake boat from Lake On- tario to the sea, taking a cargo o grain from Toronto to St. John, Newfoundland, and bringing back @ cargo of salt fish, This was in the year of Confederation, The boat owners were Howland and Son, of whom Peleg: Howland, the senior partner was the first lieutenant governor of Ontario, This boat the Magdala, the first lake boat to ven- ture to the sea, was of course 8 sailing vessel as were all Captain Farewells charges in the days that Lake Ontario. was populous with *sailers'", - and steam boats were almost unknown, The, "Magdala", that made the trip was built by the skipper and he presided at the helm of this venerable craft for nearly thirty years, when on what roved to be the boat's and his ast trip, bringing home a cargo from Oswego to Oshawa Harbor in 1883, the hoat foundered in a ter- ritic storm and went aground tear- fng a huge hole out of the bottom, Captain Farewell then gave up the sea after owning, operating and sailing vessels for forty years, He retired to the homestead at Har- mony and farmed until his death yesterday. Many adventures could Captain Farewell, have related but it is said of him that he was an ex- tremely modest man, He was 8 great scholar and was educated at Harmony Public School, Oshawa High 'School and Starkey Semin- ary, Rochester, N.Y., where he af- terwards also taught for a time. He was especially interested In Latin and mathematics. Captain Farewell was an import- ant figure in the life of this dis- (Continued on page 3) NAVIGATION OPENS ON WELLAND CANAL #Claremont" from Toronto Proceeds as Far as Port Colborne (By Canadian Press) St, Catharines, April 17. -- The steamer "Claremont" from Toronto, opened navigation in the Welland nal last night and passed up as far as Port Colborne, wher, the har- bor is still blocked with ice. MERCHANTS DIVISION . OF CHAMBER DISCUSS | SEVERAL PROBLEMS A meeting of the merchants divi- sion of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, and many prob- lems pertinent to the retailers dis- cussed. The results of the mect- ing will be known when the mer- chants refer their recommendation to the Chamber of Comerce, York at 12.55, First European 1 elephone Call Recorded in Oshawa, Ontario's First to Holland The first European telephone call from Oshawa employing the new trans-Atlantic telephone service recently inaugurated here was recorded yesterday when Mrs. R, S communicated with her daughter, Miss Eleanor McLaughlin, who is at present in. Amsterdam, Holland. The call was put in at 12.53 o'clock yesterday and was in New At 1.32 a report from turned that Miss McLaughlin had left for Amsterdam. connection was. completed at 2.12 o'clock when communication was established by Mrs, McLaughlin with her daughter, Mrs. McLaugh- lin states that the call was quite satisfactory in every way. This was the first call from Oshawa to any European point and the premier communication with Holland from Ontario. S. McLaughlin, of "Parkwood," England, was re- The final ondon, Minister Wants Police to Arrange Fistic Encounter (By Asociated Press) Kansas City, Mo, April 17. -- Rev, John Keyes, who many years ago ap- peared Mm the ring under name of Jack Armstrong, has offered the police a hundred dollars if they will arrange a fistic en- counter between him and the largest of two rob- bers, who severely beat him Sunday night, HOLY TRINITY HOPS INAUSRAL VESTRY MEETING H. King is Elected 'as Rector"s Warden--Other Officers The inaugural vestry meeting of Holy Trinity Church was held yes- terday, with Rev. Captain 8. C, Jar- rett presiding. Venerable Arcnaea- con Warren, who was present for the occasion, explained the duties and form a vestry, T. Fitchies was appointed vestry clerk, the dee- laration being duly signed by those present, and the archdeacon form- ally declared the congregation formed, The following officers were elect- ed:. Rector"s Warden, H. King; People's Warden, Lieutenant Fred Hardman; People's Sidesmen, H, H. Smith, J. Beavis, W. Dennis, E. Athercley; Rector's Sidesmen, T. Fitchies, W. Amey, T. King, S. Boneham. Lay Representatives to Synod ,H. King, F. Hardman, P. Turner, The special committee formed for the purpose of financing the church consists of Rev. 8. C. Jar- rett, chairman, church wardens, sidesmen, and presidents of all or- ganizations within the church, HOPS OFF ON FLIGHT OVER SOUTH AMERICA (By Associated Press) Fresno, Calif, April 17.--Jimmy Angel, veteran aviator, took off this morning on a projected twenty-five thousand mile flight aroud South America. PORTS QUARANTINED Bogota, Colombia, April 17.--Colo- mbia Atlantic ports have been quar- antined to those coming from Vene- zuala to prevent the spread of the Bubonic plague which has appeared at various ports on the Venezuala coast, WEATHER Moderate winds fair. Wednes- day-- southeast winds partly cloudy not much change in temperature. Authorize Engaging Another Engineer to Relieve Department A qualified engineer will prob- bly be added to the staff of City Engineer Smith to assist him in his increasingly heavy duties, the coun- cil last ight giving the Board of Works power to aet on the ques- on. Alterations will also probably ibe made to the present offices of he City Engineer's department to give Mr. Smith a private office. The Board of Works recommend- io council that both these meas- ures be taken, but on motion of Alderman Swanson, City Engineer Smith was instructed to report back to the Board of Works after select- ig the engineer to assist him, giv- ing the salary to be paid. The Board of Works will then have power to engage the man, if they see fit. The matter of alterations to the city offices to give the City Engineer a private office was left in the hands of the City Property | Committee, - Atlantic Fliers Leave Greenly Islai.d Enroute to Murray Bay and N.Y. 4 Repairs to "Bremen"! Con- sidered Impossiible at Present By German Avia. tors -- Airways Plane Takes Whole Crew to Murray Bay Where They Will Board the Junkers Plane and Proceed to New York Te STEAMER TO TAKE BREMEN ON BOARD "Montcalm" Will Continue Trip to Greenly Island and Ship the "Bremen" to Quebec. Where Further Repairs Will Be Carried Out -- Weather Growing Favorable for Steamer (By Canadian Press) Montreal, April 17.--The German trans-Atlantic fliers today decided that repairs could not be made to the "Bremen" on Greenly Island, ac- cording to advices from wireless op- erators who have been in touch with Greenly and it is understood that the two German fliers will fly to Murray Bay, and there board the Junkers plane sent from New York, which is now in Montreal, and fly, with Ma- jor Fitzmourice, to New York City, The Bremen will be taken to Halifax by the steamer Montcalm, Quebec, April 17.--~An unconfirmed report reached Rimouski today that Major Fitzmaurice and Duke Schil- ler took off from Natashquan today. It is believed likely that = Schiller would try to reach either Murray Bay or Clarke City. Reports on wind conditions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence today showed there had been a general shifting of the winds. This gave rise to the be- lief that the long hoped for break in the heavy ice fields hugging the coast had occurred. In that case the task of the "Montcalm," which is trying to reach Greenly Island, would be made easier, Montreal, April 17.--While Cap- tain Koehl and Baron Von Huen- feld were 'hard at work repairing the 'Trans-Atlantic monoplane "Bremen," damaged in landing on Greenly Island last Friday, Major James Fitzmaurice, the Irish member -of the German-Irish Transatlantic east to west flight, was today awaiting favorable weather at Natashquan, Quebec, a small settlement 250 miles from Greenly, to hop off for Murray Bay on his way to Quebec in or- der to obtain the reguired parts needed for the smooth running of the "Bremen." Major Fitzmaur- ice is being brought to Quebec by Duke Schiller in a Canadian Air ways plane. Flight in Detail Further details of the flight of the German monoplane over the At- lantic have been gathered and sent forward by wireless operators from Greenly Island to Clarke City and relayed by telegraph here. Baron von Huenefeld says that the Bremen did very well Thurs- day, the day of the start from Ire- land. As night came a blizzara ae- veloped, to add to the terrors of their position in mid Atlantic lighting on the monoplane failed. For hours the aviators could only guess at their position. As a con- sequence the plane got off its cor- rect line and flew in a nortaerly direction instead of the southwest. The plane lost the altitude in the blizzard and came down very Low. Four hundred miles, it is estimat- ed by the Baron, were flown in Garkness. At daybreak it was pos- sible to correct the plame's direc- | tion, HUGE LOSS IN BIG GUELPH THEATRE FIRE Castle Theatre and Four Stores Completely Gutted By Morning Blaze LOSS OF $115,000 Building Insured for Sixty Thousand--Cause of Fire Not Determined (By Canadian Press) Guelph, April 17. <4 Fire de- stroyed the Castle. Theatre here today, nothing but the bare walls being left standing. The loss is placed at a hundred thousand on the building alone, with equip- ment adding possibly fifteen thou- sand dollars, RATEPAYERS WILL VOTE ON PURGHASE GOWAN PROPERTY But Council Decide Not to Take Vote on Sale of Present Property The purchase of the Cowan property, Simcoe street south, by the city, will be submitted to rate- payers of the city in the form of a bylaw, according to a final deci- sion reached by the city council last night, The proposal to ob- tain an expression of opinion as to property between Metcalfe and Bagot streets was discharged. Alderman Carnell started the discussion on the question by mov- ing that council go into commit- tee of the whole on the report of the Fire Protection and City Prop- erty Committee in which the rec- ommendation was made to submit both questions to a yote of the people. He moved amend- ment, which was lost, that the question be referred back to the City Property Committee. Alderman Swanson said that he also was opposed to any disposal of the city property at Bagot, Simcoe and Metcalfe streets, and he was afraid that, if they were voted on together, this might be confused with the question of pur- chasing the Cowan property. This property should be purchased for municipal purposes, he thought. He commented favorably on the editorial of The Oshawa Daily Times last evening on the ques- tion, which was dealt with very fairly, in his opinion, and he agreed both that the Bagot street site was fine for certain munici- pal purposes and that the Cowan property was also ideal for other purposes. An amendment was then moved. by Alderman Swanson that the part of the clause calling for a vote on the disposal of the Mem- orial Park site be struck out, which amendment was finally car- ried, after discussion. Mayor Preston suggested that it was unfair to the ratepayers to ask them to vote on the purchase of this land if council did not state what it would be used for. Alderman Stacey said it would be used for a City Hall and other buildings as the city grows. It would be a shame to destroy the Memoria! Park now, he thought. Alderman Swanson said it would be purchased for "municipal pur- poses" -- there were many things for which it could be used. Alderman Alloway favored taking a vote on both buying the Cowan property and selling the present site at Bagot and Metcalfe streets. He personally opposed the sale of any eity property at present, but thought the ratepay- ers should have the opportunity of epressing an opinion. The whole question of city lands might just ag well be decided at one time. With this discussion, a vote was called on the amend- ment which carried, so that the ratepayers will be called upon to vote only on the purchase of the Cowan property on the west side of Simcoe street south. The by- law to be presented to the voters will be prepared and laid before the council at their next session. ---------------- BUDAPEST ROCKED BY EARTHQUAKES (By i Press) Budapest, April 17--An earthquake shock lasting a few seconds occurred here today. No damage was report- 5 COMMITTED FOR TRIAL FOR FALSE PRETENSES Albert Morphy is Charged With Obtaining $1,768 By Fraud Three alleged violations of the Criminal Code were before Magis- trate Hind in police court this morning. Albert Morphy faced a charge of obtaining $1,768 by false pretense; Ernest Lawrence was committed for trial on a charge of criminal negligence, and George Rutka was remanded until April 26 on a charge of assaulting his wife and occasioning actual bodily harm. Morphy, who owned a butcher shop in this city until recently, is charged with obtaining meat from George Hamilton and Co., East Whitby township to the value of $1,768. He asked a remand, and was released on bail until April 25. Lawrence was committed for tr). al until the next court of criminal jurisdiction, Magistrate Hind find- ing that a prima facie case had been made out that he was guilty of eri- minal negligence, when he struck and injured little Joe Sabinski on: Olive avenue on March 27, 'The boy is still under a doctor's care, suffering from a broken thigh bone, Lawrence was represented by J. P, Mangan, Rutka was hailed {nto court charged with beating his wife, thereby breaking two of her ribs and bruising and scratching her about the arm and breast. After medical testimony of Dr, R. B. E. Wilson was heard the case was ad- journed until April 26, when the hearing will resume. Rutka is be- ing repreesnted by Louis Hyman, MAN WITH MASK HOLDS UP TRAIN Escapes Into Darkness After Securing $5,000 Worth of Jewelry Chicago, April 17, -- A man wearing a polka dot mask held up ten passengers .in the observation car of the overturned Limited as it pulled into the station here last night and escaped with cash and jewelry valued at five thou- sand dollars or more. The man pulled the emergency cord and dropped into darkness of the yards as the train stopped. MISS JUNKERS TO AWAIT IRISH FLIER Journeys to Quebec Where Details of Refitting "Bre- men" to Be Discussed (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Que., April 17. -- Miss Junkers, United States representa- tive of the German Junkers Com- pany, left Montreal by train today for Quebec City where she will a- wait the arrival of Major Fitzmaur- ice to discuss further requirements towards refitting the aeroplane "Bre- men" for its flight to New.York. Miss Junkers left her Junkers plane here. She was accompanied hy BRother member of her company to- ay. ' CENTRE HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB MEETS The monthly meeti of Centre Home and School Clulf was held in the auditorium of the school last night. The Treasurer's report show- ing a substantial balance for the year was heartly acclaimed. The President announced a drive for increased membership to be conducted during the year, The club decided to hold a candy sale at the end of next week. Readings by Miss June Luke and Miss McQuade were well re- ceved as were two vocal solos by Mrs. Malcombe, Mrs. Andison, the President, then read the report of the Home and School section of the O.E.A. held in Knox College, University of Toronto, last week. Mrs. Andison's report covered the meetings of the section most thoroughly from start to finish, touching the high spots of the ses- sion such as Dr. Marty's address, the Preident's message and the re- ports of the various standing com- mittees. Tea was served at the close of the session, - Closing War Defence Counsel Calls First Witness, Wm. Woodlock, Former Member of ,'C"' Company, 42nd Battal- ion, Who Testified That He Heard of Many Caus- ualties After the Famous Battle DEFENCE STATES CASUALTIES MANY Mr. Justice Rose Agrees that Point at Issue Was Con. cerning the Casualties at Mons--Defence Required to Uphold Their State. ments (By Canadian Press) Cobourg, Ont., April 17.--When the fifty thousand dollar libel suit brought by Sir Arthur Currie against W, T. R, Preston and F. W, Wilson was resumed before Mr, Justice Rose today, Frank Regan, counsel for defence, called William Woodlock, formerly member of "C"" Company, 42nd Battalion. Witness testified that on November 10, 1918, he proceeded with his unit toward Jemappes, near Mons, which was reached about ten o'clock at night. Later, he went to headquarters of "A" Company of the unit, and it was there that he heard the bat- talion had suffered casualties, At this point W, N. Tilley, for Sir Ar- thu¥, objected that such evidence was second hand and his objection was sustained, Mr. Regan then declared that he would have to make the opposition of the defence clear. One of the statements in the article complain- ed of had spoken of "commron talk among soldiers" and counsel! telt that such evidence tended to show what the sentiments of soldiers were. These men had returned to Canada and had spoken freely, and upon what they had said the article was based. Considerable discussion between counsel and his Lordship ensued. Mr. Justice Rose agreed that the point at issue was one whether there were casualties at Mous ana the defence were required to prove it, but they could not prove it ny hearsay. Mr. Tilley interposed that any- thing in the nature of gossip could not be accepted as proof of state- ment or proof of fact. One of the gravest things a newspaper could do is to publish a thing without verifying it. Mr. Regan continued the exumi- nation with the question, "What did you learn about the losses of "A" Company on the 10th?" The question was not allowed, but Mr. Regan asked how tne witness learn- ed of sucn losses. The reply was that he came to know of them in the course of a conversation, Witness was asked as to when he learned of the Armistice. Some discussion ensued and counsel as- serted that the position of the de- fence was that the plaintiff knew for a week before the Armistice, that there was going to be one. Mr. Woodlock's place in the witness nox was taken by Colonel Arthur Du- guid, director of Historical Sec- tion, Ottawa, : "Have you an extract from the report of the First Army dated November, 1918, and headed "Ad- vance from Escant to Mons?" Witness--**This was not a docu- ment procured by the Canadian Corps in France." Counsel--"Did you give General Currie a copy ?" Yes." "Have you got a copy with you?" "No, because it was not a docu- ment of the Canadian Corps in France." It eventually transpired that the required document was in posses- sion of counsel for plaintiff. Mr. Woodlock was recalled to the stand and Mr. Regan read the following extract fromr the report, "Jt was generally known through- out the Army that the. Armistice might be signed within the next day or two." 'The counsel asked if the witness knew of any possible Armistice and received the reply that the troops had gossiped about it on November 10. He gave fur- ther evidence regarding funerals he had seen in Mons a few days after the Armistice. Hubert Cook, formerly acting or- derly room sergeant of the Fourth Canadian Infamtry Brigade Head- quarters, was the next witness. He Reviewed in Examining Ex-Veteran of "Mons" 4 "All the News While It Is News" TWELVE PAGES Incidents Pirates Take Possession of Chinese Boat (By Associated Press) Hongkong, April 17.--Fifteen pirates disguised as passeng- ers, overpowered officers of the Chinese steamer "Hsin Wah" Saturday and took possession of it. They ord- ered Captain Jensen to steer for Bias Bay, the notorious pirate stronghold, ous details in it. There were cas- ualty entries obtained from his own former comrades of the Twentieth Battalion, He knew that a man named Fisher had been killed for he had seen his grave in Mons. He had last seen Fisher alive on No- vember 7. The witness stood down and Co- lonel Duguid again went into the hox. After considerable exchange between the counsel, Mr. Regan asked the witness to produce the war diary of the Fourth Canadian Infantry Brigade for November 9, 10, and 11, 1918, His Lordship asked if there was anything in the diary for these days which it might be contrary to tne public interest to disclose and the witness examined the documents for some time. SECURE COUNSEL T0 PLEAD SUBWAY SCHEME FOR CITY Instruct City Engineer to Engage Counsel, Suggesting A. W, Green, Ottawa The city council last night asked J. F. Grierson, city socilitor, to ar- range for counsel to represent the municipality at the hearing of the subway application, and suggested A. W, Green of Ottawa for this pur- pose. The application of the city of Oshawa for a subway under the C. N. R. railway at their Simcoe street crossing, near the station, will be heard at the first meeting of the Board of Railway Commis- sioners, probably the second Tues- day in May, or May 8, The city has sent their application to the Board, to the Canadiam National Railways, and to the Oshawa Elec- tric Railway, = The railways have until tomorrow and Thursday tv reply, and when their reply is re- ceived, the city has four days in which to answer the reply of the railways. Following the closing of these pleas, the question will be heard by the Board of Railway Commissioners at their next meet- ing, which will no doubt be in Ot- tawa at an early date in May, Following the recommendation of council at their meeting last night, an endeavor will be made to secure A, W. Green of Ottawa to represent the city at this near- ing. MAY AFFILIATE WITH ONTARIO LADIES' ASSOCIATION A meeting of the Oshawa Ladies' Softball League was held last eve- ning at the Y. M. C. A., when it was decided to write Mabel Ray, president of the Ontario Ladies' Amateur Softball Association re- garding affiliation with that body. Representatives were present from Ontario Malleable, Whitby, and Chevrolet Ladies. Violet Copeland, the newly elected prebident, was in the chair. A meeting of the executive will be held next Monday evening at the Y. M. C. A. Protests will be the main subject of comsideration. Those present at last night's meet- ing were: Isa MacDonald, Avie Foster, Flora Scott, Dot Moffatt, Mr. O'Connell, Alex. Webster, FAIR DIRECTORS REVISE PRIZE LIST A directors' meeting of the South Ontario Agricultural Society was held yesterday and a general revision of the prize lists made. Several committees presented reports offer- ing changes to the present list which were mainly adopted. President Kyle presided at the meeting which was BAN HEARSAY EVIDENGE IN CURRIE ACTION ROYAL OAK OFFICER ON RETIRED LIST Central Figure in Famous "Royal Oak" Affair Re- lieved of Command LONG ADDRESS GIVEN W. C. Bridgeman, Lord of Admiralty, Speaks on Re- cent Controversy (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, April 17--Rear Admiral Bernard St. G. Collard, the central figure in the famous "Royal Oak" af- fair which involved the court mar tialling of Captain Rewar and Come mander Daniel, has been relieved of his command and placed upon the retired list. Announcement of this was made when the House of Commons con- vened today after the Easter recess by W, C. Bridgeman, First Lord of Admiralty, in a long awaited address on the "Royal Oak" controversy, Mr. Brigdeman said that the Board of Admiralty was of the opin~ ion that the initial blame for what occurred aboard the "Royal Oak" lay with Admiral Collard in dealing with trivial causes of dissatisfaction in a manner unbecoming his position and showing himself unfitted for the high command. Therefore it had been de- cided in spite of his good services in the past to retire him, LADIES' AUXILIARY OSHAWA HOSPITAL REGULAR MEETING The regulap monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Osh~ awa Hospital was held Monday af» ternoon in the nurses' residence with a good turn out of members, Many important items were discus sed, The social service work is be- coming a very important part of the organization's work and plans for extending this good work are in progress. Hospital Sunday is in the near future, May 13th being the date chosen if that date proves suitable, A spring time dance is being are ranged for Friday, May 4th which is being pleasantly anticipated. Af- ternoon tea was served to the ladies at the close of the meeting, SERVICE STATION BEING RUSHED Four Huge Tanks Are the Largest of Any im =. Canada Work on the new Ontario Motor Sales Service Station at the corner of Mary and King streets is going ahead at a great pace, Four huge 8 by 30 foot gas tanks have been installed which will contain the largest capacity of any group of tanks in Canada. An island on the King street side will have eight tanks for car service, and two others will be situated on the Mary street ens trance. The driveway for customers will extend all around the station and will be open for business at all hours. The design of the place will be entirely new and tending towards the Spanish architectural homes, Two small turrets project at the front and long windows and doors, meeting at the top in an arch stand out in bold relief. The Far Hydraulic system 1s being used wholly throughout the construction and will enable the attendants to give greater and fast- er service, The building is being erected by Sheppard snd Abbott of STORM ISOLATES ARWAYS PLANE Second Plane on the Way to Greenly Lands at Seven Islands Seven Islands, Que., April 17--This barren spot on morth shore of Guif of St. Lawrence where the second plane of the Canadian Airways land ed yesterday, is isolated by a storm which swept the coast today. Pilot Vachon expected to resume the flight to Greenly Island today or tomorrow if he is successful. Representative of the Canadian Press and moyie cams | had kept a diary and entered vari- \well Fl era man will land on the island,